My older daughter appreciated my help on her English and French, and she was already strong ni both. Our younger daughter wants nothing to do with my expertise, but really needs it! Maybe she is insecure. The BS story is a sad one; I do hope those boys get parented by SOMEONE. Britney is leading a very self-destructive life, and I don't see her waking up to the dangers. Tragic.

My day is now complete with the BS recap from you. ;-) It is a very sad state of affairs, especially when you look at the true victims in it all, those adorable kids. It is one of those situations where you cover your eyes (you really do) yet still look through your fingers, you know?

I have to say that I, too, have been thinking about Britney Spears. There has to be a place deep down inside of her that feels very ugly that she's given up her kids. Even if she doesn't recognize it for what it is, I still think it's there. But I also think you are right in that she didn't want to deal with them, for whatever reason.

I'm not so surprised that she's hit rock bottom, I'm surprised it has taken so long, though.

Poor kids. They don't have much of a chance, do they?

It really is so tragic. The career seems to be completely shot and now this? Even my suckiest days are redeemed knowing I've got a loving family rooting for me unconditionally. What's she got? More than I know, I hope.

Nice post.

I've been thinking about Britney, too. It's sad. I can't help but think there must be some addiction there, otherwise, why this seeming ease that she detaches herself from her kids. I do hope she gets some help, but part of me wonders if we won't be seeing her dead in a hotel room in a few months. It's harsh, but good grief, why isn't someone doing something? She seems so lost.

Well, some may be watching. Others are saying, "Who?" Because every time news comes on about her I have to explain to my husband what is going on. So I wish the news would stop talking about her. Because I'm tired of trying to explain it. Especially since I have such a hard time explaining when I know so very little. It's a tough life not having a tv.

I STILL don't know who got eliminated from DWTS this week. (don't tell me)

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Sadly, those are my thoughts exactly.

BS is a reflection of the parenting she received.
She was prostituted with her parents
permission. She was allowed to become a fantasy object when she was far too young to make that decision for herself. She has been surrounded by people who have never had her real self interest at heart. I do think there is a mental health issue at stake here, whether it is drug induced, who knows. She has never been given the space to grow up in private, make her mistakes and learn from them. She doesn't know how to live in private, as evidenced by the fact that she chooses to go to very public locations when she knows her every move is being watched and criticized.

Unfortunately, I've seen a lot of parents forced to give up their children. It's never what you expect.

And you never get used to seeing it.

We can all hope for a brighter future, for her AND her kids (hopefully together, but that doesn't always work out). The best thing that can happen to her, in my view, is to disappear for a couple years and do some serious soul searching and growing. But for that to happen, the folks who depend on her as a meal ticket (I'm looking at you, Mr. Backup Dancer) have to support her, and let go themselves. I don't see that happening.

Speaking of train wrecks, I was watching Tori and Dean (or whatever his name is, Penis comes to mind) last night, and, wow, apparently stupid people still can have their own TV show and apparently get by okay. What a country!

I am just so blown away by the fact that if she cared one iota for those boys' she could have stayed low key, gotten custody, and then went on with her life in whatever way she wanted. I also want to scream at the t.v. every time they talk about her "ever hear of partying at home"?

In consideration of The Great Mofo Delurk today, I am sending this little comment your way. I enjoy reading your blog regularly and look forward to every new post.
I loved your water filled sqishy thing reference. Cover that sucker in oil and you've got my teenager's homework time.

Wow - it never occurred to me to compare her to Anna Nicole, but I think you might be on to something there.

I also agree with rose's comment that she was never allowed to have a sense of 'normal' - allowed to make typical mistakes and learn from them.

There needs to be some sort of custodial arrangement made for HER so she can get assistance to get her life back on track.

It's weird that some super-fried celebrities can manage to keep their kids (Courtney Love), but this hairball can't even take herself to the DMV to get a license.

I think it is Paris Hilton/OJ syndrome. They think they can celebrity out of their jams. Pitiful.

I'm delurking (it's the great mofo delurk day) to say that I too (sadly) get my news from Perez Hilton. Like you, I sincerely hope KFed isn't doing this just for money but honestly wants what's best for those kids. Those kids deserve better.

So sad about Brit...

My oldest gets the old "huff - awww Now I have nothing to do!" when I take the "electronics" away from him!

How about READ or PLAY WITH YOUR BROTHER!!!

Finally. She was just not cut out for motherhood at this age. Obviously her role models weren't cut out either so consider the source. Hopefully these boys will now have a slight chance of a so-called "normal" life.

Brittney is so sad to me because she is searching for IT. IT being inner peace. She thought Kevin was going to provide that. I watched that horrendous reality series of when they were dating. She practically begged him to love her.

She thought the babies were going to fix it. They didn't.

I don't know that she'll live to see 30, unless she does some major work. Sad stuff.

BS- what a sad situation. Seriously, her life is one big mess. Those poor adorable children are vitims of a crazy mother, she's got a lot of fixing to do.

I don't feel bad for BS at all, in fact I feel as though she dug her own grave now she has to lay in it. I was shocked that she lost her children, mainly because usually celebs get what they want. But, as most pointed out as well as many news casters... perhaps the kids aren't what she wants. Shame on her for bringing them into this world if it was for the soul single reason to get dofus to love her. It just doesn't work that way.
I feel terriable for the children - they don't know any better and certainly aren't old enough to understand the situation or the outcome. All they know is.. mommy isn't here anymore, daddy is. I'm sure they are scared and confused and that is so sad.
I certainly hope the best for BS - I hope she wakes up and realizes that if she doesn't get help now she's loosing a privelage of being a mother, a blessing that no one should EVER take for granted. What else can I say. I think she's a looser.

I am amazed by this whole turn of events. How do you lose custody of your children to Kevin Federline? He left his 2 year old and pregnant wife for Britney. Some father. BRITNEY WAKE UP!

Delurking also since it is mofo delurk day...
So well said about BS. I think that there is a mental health issue there and I think that you are right on about what she is doing. And about the fact that, like it or not, people like to watch train wrecks...
Great post!

I disagree with you only in one respect. I think her family (from what I have read) is PART of her problem, so the less of them you see or hear, the better. My guess would be one of the realities she is trying to "escape" with her drugs and alcohol is her crazy mother.

aahhh, Britney. What a screw up. She never grew up so she doesn't know how to act like a grown up. Rose hit the nail on the head. And the family makes too much money off of her to want to do anything about it. Typical Hollywood story if you ask me.

I find it interesting that her younger sister seems to be immune from the whole Brittany-itis thing. Also, I said it before, maybe on this blog, where in the world is her mother? If Brittany were my child, I'd be pulling up in front of her mansion right about now in the minivan to carry all of them back to Louisiana to hide out for a while.

Sad...

It's to early to determine if the little sister is immune... after all she's not even to the age Britney was when her first album came out. Both started on childrens programming (Mickey Mouse club for Britney). Theres still plenty of time for sister to meltdown.

My opinion probably won't be popular but I feel that parenting has a large part to do with the Britney & Lindsay Lohan meltdowns. Both there mothers seem to be relishing the lifestyle their children are killing themselves providing them.

On Britney. I feel for her in a way. It's obvious she is lost and floundering and there's nothing anybody can do. Fortunately, someone else saw to the welfare of her kids and, really, who would have thought Kevin Federline would end up LOOKING like the 'good parent' here? If he's insane, he's at least had the good sense to not parade it in public.

Oh and for the mom/parenting/kids thing. This video ( completely kid safe too! ) is for you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anSpBUxsgAU

Honestly, I think she's got some kind of mental issue or disability. Nobody that is A-OK would continue making one bad decision after another.

Feeling down? Shave your head!

Lose your kids? Go out on the town!

Going out on the town? Leave your underwear at and make sure people SEE!

Passing a beach? Strip off your poorly matched clothing and go swimming!

I feel bad for her because she clearly has problems but I feel most bad for those kids. I hope Lynn Spears gets them and takes them back to Lousiana.

I was thinking about Brittney and the comparison with Madonna in the early days. Madonna's in her late 40s now and while she's no longer the star she once was, she has had a stunning career and still has a multi-age audience.

The difference seems to be that Madonna's drive was all her own whereas Brittney was pushed. Now what little I have read about this situation seemed to put the mother as actively pushing for KFed to get custody.

Britney needs to do what the rich and famous used to do in the last century; check herself into McLean Hospital for the rest cure.

I, too, have thought of Britney's problems and her lack of support/mentor. But I've been in the situation of knowing children who would be better off out of their mothers' care, but do not have anyone with the money to go to court for them, and the neglect is not yet criminal. So, so sad.